I agree with huskymom, it could of been something else that he eats while he's at the cottage, or maybe its the water (or from puddles or ponds too).


He could have an allergy that is in all of those brands.

I'd say try a diet made for allergies (lamb & rice, or the IVD brands like duck or venison) and keep him on it for 2 months. Some allergies, especially food allergies take up to 2 months to clear up.

Just because a food is good quality doesn't mean that your dog will do good on it. Each dogs system is different.


Eating poop may not be due to a lack of something in their diet. She may do it for many reason, she may like the taste, she may have motherly instincts and wants to keep the place clean, or keep predators away.
The best bet it to teach her a leave it command & to pick up the poop after they go.
They do make things that you add to the dogs diet that makes the feces taste bad (one brand name is forbid) but with that you have to make sure the dog eats the feces that contain the product. Once you stop adding it to their diet the dog may start to eat the feces again. And some dogs like the taste of it, just like some dogs like the taste of bitter apple.
Or you can pour hot sauce or something on the poop after they go in hopes that that will deter them but I think it's be better to just clean it up. Leave a pooper scooper by the door with a small garbage pail just for poop so it's not much of a hassle.